Jackson's autobiographical one-woman show, "Rising of the Necessary Diva," is a mix of music and storytelling.

Erin Hallagan Clare opened Story Parlor last spring as a handful of other venues closed, fulfilling a longtime dream--opening a dependable co-op space dedicated to storytelling.

"Where is Our Prague Spring?" is a sensory tour of Runyon's lived experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Fairview writer Lee Stockdale recounts several decades of memories in his new collection of poetry, titled "Gorilla."

Fairview writer Lee Stockdale recounts several decades of memories in his new collection of poetry, titled "Gorilla."

On and around the former Vance Monument's pedestal are sculpture, video projection, and fragments of audio interviews with people who are or have been without housing.

One of the most lauded performers at the past two LEAF Festivals, Jordan Scheffer is leaning into the music and inspiration of Black artists.

"Moonshine" is the fourth album Hartley has released as Nightlands.

Callan White and Jennifer Gatti co-star in "Roommate" at NC Stage through Oct. 30

Performances and workshops for the upcoming festival run October 20-23 at Lake Eden in Black Mountain.